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Residents evacuated from homeless encampment in Maple Ridge

Residents evacuated from homeless encampment in Maple Ridge

The provincial fire commissioner ordered the evacuation at the request of the city's fire chief, after three fires in the camp in just two days this week exploded propane cylinders and threatened the safety of residents.
Song remains the same for Vancouver music shop move: real estate

Song remains the same for Vancouver music shop move: real estate

Tapestry Music owner David Sabourin is preparing to move locations April 1
Survey says: Opinions about Commercial Drive change little over 20 years

Survey says: Opinions about Commercial Drive change little over 20 years

Much has changed in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood over the years — from housing prices to densification — but much has also stayed the same when it comes to people’s opinions about community issues.
These were the scams that duped Canadians out of $121 million in 2018

These were the scams that duped Canadians out of $121 million in 2018

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released its top 10 scam list for 2018 on Friday morning, and Canadians were duped out of more than $121 million last year thanks to dating scams, bogus skin cream ads and shoddy advice from otherwise trustworthy sources.
Deadbeat parents in B.C. face tougher rules for paying up as of today

Deadbeat parents in B.C. face tougher rules for paying up as of today

Life just got tougher for deadbeat parents in B.C. Changes to the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) came into effect today (March 1, 2019).
‘Out-of-touch’ Liberal leader backtracks over dismissive renter comments

‘Out-of-touch’ Liberal leader backtracks over dismissive renter comments

B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson, who was widely criticized Thursday for saying that struggling to pay rent is challenging but also “fun” and “a rite of passage,” has taken to Twitter to rephrase his comments.
Extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO Meng approved

Extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO Meng approved

Ottawa has officially approved the start of the extradition process for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou to the United States.
HSBC Bank sues ‘Jane Doe’ impostor who took Burnaby branch for more than $2.2 million in two weeks

HSBC Bank sues ‘Jane Doe’ impostor who took Burnaby branch for more than $2.2 million in two weeks

HSBC Bank Canada is suing more than a dozen individuals, several financial institutions and a prominent law firm after a brazen impersonator of a legitimate account holder managed to buy more than $2.2 million in bank drafts at a branch on Kingsway in early January.
$2,056 for 1-bedroom rental considered "affordable" by City of Vancouver

$2,056 for 1-bedroom rental considered "affordable" by City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver has updated a bulletin that sets guidelines for affordable rents in 2019. Of course, not everyone sees the figures as "affordable."
8 winning books about board games you'll want to check out, mate

8 winning books about board games you'll want to check out, mate

This book list is for all you game players out there (no we don’t mean ghosting experts). Whether you are an occasional rainy-day player or a board game warrior, you’ll enjoy these monopoly scandals and chess thrillers.